‘He’s the best of his generation’ – Arc contender Croix Du Nord storms up rankings with Japanese Derby success
Unsurprisingly given the pre-eminence of Japan’s middle-distance crop, the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) has a distinct habit of producing top-class performers.
Royal Ascot: ‘He was an absolutely overwhelming horse at the top of his game’ – Jerry Bailey on Dubai Millennium
In the third instalment of our series, the US riding legend talks to Steve Dennis about the day he deputised for Frankie Dettori on a Godolphin great at the royal meeting
‘Beauty is truth … that is all ye need to know’: Ode on the Belmont Stakes – and the American Frankel, Maximus and the Spaniard
Ahead of a potentially titanic showdown in the final leg of the Triple Crown, Patrick Lawrence Gilligan has fallen in love with the three main protagonists
How Secretariat’s Triple Crown saddle was added to the Jim Irsay Collection – for a reported $2 million
Following the recent death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, Bill Christine goes down memory lane to recall his dealings with a colorful family
What’s been happening: Breeders’ Cup back at Belmont, racing mourns Christophe Clement, Royal Ascot latest and more …
Star stayer Kyprios retired, top US miler Carl Spackler sold, Romantic Warrior surgery, Rosehill Gardens plans thwarted – all this and more in our weekly digest of recent international racing news
Royal Ascot: ‘I needed a marquee horse … but I’m glad I had Frankie next to me!’ – Zac Purton on Little Bridge
Our series continues with a Hong Kong visitor who scorched the Berkshire turf – and the seven-time champion whose career was supercharged as a result
Epsom Derby: ‘It’s the defining race of the season’ – Gosden team strut their stuff at Classic venue
Damysus and Nightwalker were among Classic contenders taking in a racecourse gallop ahead of the Betfred Derby on June 7
Da Hoss and the ‘greatest comeback since Lazarus’ – Jay Hovdey on a Breeders’ Cup legend
Our series continues with the remarkable story of the dual Breeders’ Cup Mile winner who was nursed back to full fitness by the ‘mad genius’ Michael Dickinson and his devoted team
Royal Ascot: ‘It’s certainly my biggest win, the one that means the most’ – Mark Casse on Tepin
In the first of a new series leading up to Britain’s most prestigious race meeting, Steve Dennis talks to US trainer Mark Casse about a never-to-be-forgotten visit to Ascot with his superstar mare
TRC Global Rankings Insight
#1 Ranked 01 June 2025
| Horses | Ka Ying Rising NZL |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Curlin USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | Ryan Moore |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Aidan O'Brien |
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Children of SecretariatPatricia McQueen on the offspring of a true great
